Shopping For A Tuxedo In Chicago? This Guide Covers When To Wear One, What Black Tie Really Means, And Why Owning Beats Renting — For About The Same Money As One Night’s Rental.
Smart Choice Suits Has Fitted Chicago Tuxedos Since 1992. Our Night Out Tuxedo Bundle Is $299.99 — Tuxedo, Dress Shirt, And Bow Tie — Fitted Free, With Same-Day Alterations In Shop, In Sizes 34S–72L And Big & Tall To 8X.
- Night Out Tuxedo Bundle $299.99: Tuxedo, Dress Shirt, And Bow Tie.
- Free Fittings And Same-Day Alterations: Hemming In About 10 Minutes, Smaller Fixes In About 30 Minutes. Alterations Cost Extra.
- Open 7 Days A Week At 3925 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624.
Tuxedo Vs. Suit: When Each Wins
Both Look Sharp. The Occasion Decides.
- Wear A Tuxedo: Black-Tie Weddings, Galas, Formal Awards Nights, And New Year’s Eve.
- Wear A Suit: Most Weddings, Prom, Graduation, Interviews, Church, And Any Night That Is Formal But Not Black Tie.
- In Doubt? Ask What The Host Is Wearing. If The Invitation Says Black Tie, Wear A Tuxedo.
- Own Both? A Navy Suit And A Black Tuxedo Cover Almost Every Formal Night In Chicago.
Black-Tie Basics
Five Pieces, No Guesswork.
- Jacket: Black Or Midnight Navy, With Satin Shawl Or Peak Lapels. Single Button.
- Trousers: Matching, With A Satin Stripe Down The Side. No Belt — A Cummerbund Or Waistcoat Instead.
- Shirt: White Dress Shirt With A Wing Or Spread Collar, Shirt Studs, And Cufflinks.
- Bow Tie: Black, Tied By Hand If You Can. Our Bundle Includes It.
- Shoes: Black Patent Shoes, Polished. Add Black Dress Socks.
Browse Tuxedos And Accessories — Bow Ties, Cummerbunds, Studs, And Cufflinks.
Buy Vs. Rent: The Chicago Math
Renting A Tuxedo In Chicago Often Costs $200 Or More For One Night — And It Goes Back On Monday.
- Rent: $200 Or More For One Night, Plus A Return Trip And A Damage Deposit.
- Own: The Night Out Tuxedo Bundle At $299.99 — Tuxedo, Dress Shirt, And Bow Tie, Yours To Keep.
- Wear It Twice And Owning Wins. Wear It For The Next Gala Or Wedding And It Wins Again.
- That Is Why Smart Choice Suits Does Not Rent — Owning Costs Little More Than One Night’s Rental.
- Want It Built For You Instead? See Our custom tuxedos in Chicago.
See The Full Comparison On Our Rent Vs. Buy Page, Or Our Suit & Tuxedo Rental In Chicago Guide.
When You Will Wear It
A Tuxedo Earns Its Place In The Closet.
- Weddings: Grooms And Groomsmen In Matching Tuxedos — Packages Starting At $199.99 Per Person.
- Galas: See Our Gala Formalwear In Chicago Guide For Black-Tie Evenings.
- Prom: A Tuxedo He Keeps For Graduation And The Next Formal Night. See Prom Suits In Chicago.
- New Year’s Eve And Awards Nights: The Nights A Tuxedo Was Made For.
How It Works
One Visit, Fitted Right, Ready The Same Day.
- 1. Walk In Or Book A Styling Appointment.
- 2. Get Fitted Free By A Stylist, In Sizes 34S–72L And Big & Tall To 8X.
- 3. Same-Day Alterations In Shop If You Need Them.
- 4. Take Your Tuxedo Home The Same Day.
Questions about tuxedos? See our Tuxedos FAQs →
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Smart Choice Suits Has Dressed Chicago Since 1992. Call 773-638-4560 — Open 7 Days A Week At 3925 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624.
More Questions? See Our FAQ.
